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Why play Zim? Nothing to gain all to lose

 
Slipfeeler 2017-10-21 17:41:53 

Based on ICC points system, West Indies does not have much to gain by playing Zimbabwe, in fact, if we win all two matches WI will only gain 2 points which does not really help in advancing pass the number 7 team.

While WI has much to lose as one loss match or even a draw will see Bangladesh hurling pass WI into 8th position while we are relegated to cellar position of 9th. I cannot understand CWI decision to play Zimbabwe at this time.

 
NineMiles 2017-10-21 17:47:50 

In reply to Slipfeeler

So you think WI should pick and choose who to play in Test cricket?

What reality are you living in?

 
doosra 2017-10-21 17:52:47 

In reply to Slipfeeler

winning a test match is nothing to gain for wi

rich

 
Slipfeeler 2017-10-21 17:53:33 

In reply to NineMiles

No just that we have nothing to gain from this series but all to lose and they already have me worried.

 
NineMiles 2017-10-21 17:56:55 

In reply to Slipfeeler

That’s no reason not to play them.
Using your reasoning, there is no need for any of the top nations to play WI...as there is a danger they could lose points.

 
Slipfeeler 2017-10-21 18:03:54 

In reply to NineMiles

Agreed but they are willing to play WI for they rationalize that we are easy winning points.

 
DIEHARD 2017-10-21 18:10:29 

In reply to NineMiles

Concerned that Slipfeeler is ...not all here

 
Slipfeeler 2017-10-21 18:13:31 

In reply to doosra

Arguing from a points perspective necessary for advancement in world rankings.

 
dayne 2017-10-21 18:24:23 

WI have to beat the teams beneath them, it is good practice, it toughen the young guys up for better competition. If some of the guys cannot do well against Zimbabwe they do not deserve selection for NZ, attention Kyle, Shane.

 
Slipfeeler 2017-10-21 19:32:44 

In reply to dayne

Ambris, Cornwall, Hamilton, Cariah, Singh, Campbell are all waiting for an opportunity, although they didn't advance their cause in the 2nd A team match. What will be the direction if WI gets another beat down like against Afghanistan?
That's why I am rooting for them to win this ill-advised series.

 
shivnotout 2017-10-21 19:36:02 

In reply to NineMiles


What reality are you living in?


he in de slips lol

 
doosra 2017-10-21 19:42:31 

In reply to Slipfeeler

should we ask ICC to cancel the upcoming Ashes and play England and Australia one after the other?

 
Slipfeeler 2017-10-21 19:44:10 

In reply to shivnotout

You guys are devoid of the reality surrounding the WI team.

 
Slipfeeler 2017-10-21 19:45:24 

In reply to doosra

No we stand to gain by playing higher ranked teams if we could pull off a win.

 
doosra 2017-10-21 19:51:49 

In reply to Slipfeeler

and that sir, we have little control over, because we hanging low at 8 or 9...

 
aliaskid13 2017-10-21 20:27:43 

In reply to Slipfeeler

What nonsense conversation this? We should play everybody who willing to play us because we need to win games. You talking about points when we still haven't even started to win consistently. And guess who we have a better chance of beating? You must think our team is India or Australia. What we need is more team to beat, whether we go gain points or not.

 
Khaga 2017-10-21 20:49:31 

In reply to Slipfeeler

You could not play higher ranked teams in the 80s..you are not able to play higher ranked teams now..
lol

 
WestDem 2017-10-21 20:52:31 

In reply to Slipfeeler

Are you dumb,dumber or the dumbest fcuck face that smoke cheap weed?

 
jacksparrow 2017-10-21 22:29:15 

Some money better than none?

 
gvenkat 2017-10-21 22:36:11 

In reply to Slipfeeler

Beggars cannot be choosers. cool

 
gvenkat 2017-10-21 22:36:25 

In reply to WestDem

lol lol lol lol lol

 
gvenkat 2017-10-21 22:36:44 

In reply to Khaga

Thats what I call a conundrum razz lol

 
johnjo 2017-10-22 06:12:25 

In reply to Slipfeeler

You're not all there. Are you?

 
doublecentury 2017-10-22 07:29:15 

In reply to Slipfeeler

West Indies should set the fixtures not ICC

 
mikesiva 2017-10-22 07:43:30 

A comparison of Test batting averages....

Powell (26) vs Masakadza (28 )
Brathwaite (36) vs Ervine (37)
Kyle (6) vs Mire (26)
Shai (31) vs Williams (29)
Chase (38 ) vs Raza (39)
Blackwood (32) vs Waller (23)
Dowrich (23) vs Taylor (34)
Holder (28 ) vs Chakabva (27)

Maybe we should play zimbabwe more often.

 
mikesiva 2017-11-02 10:19:32 

In reply to Slipfeeler

What's the ranking now with a 1-0 series win? I think we lost some points....

I think it's West Indies in eighth with 75 points, with Bangladesh not far behind in ninth on 72 points.

 
Slipfeeler 2017-11-02 10:28:25 

In reply to mikesiva

Thank you! That was my basic rational for writing this post, somehow guys were unable to comprehend the simple circumstances surrounding WI precarious situation. We now lost points due to the drawn 2nd match.

 
dayne 2017-11-02 10:57:46 

Something is usually gained from playing a series than not playing one. The Selectors are now more aware of the players who need to be release for players who needs to be given a chance at the International level. Also adjustments have to be made on how the team plays in some situations.

 
DIEHARD 2017-11-02 11:33:54 

In reply to Slipfeeler

Thank you! That was my basic rational for writing this post, somehow guys were unable to comprehend the simple circumstances surrounding WI precarious situation



You think CWI has the option to NOT play Zimbabwe?

The rational for your post was flawed..as it assumes CWI has any control over who they play, or like teams are lining up for the chance to play us

You ever heard of a thing called the ICC Future Tours programme?


That is really why you were being mocked, your post seemed to show a lack of knowledge as to how international cricket works

 
Tryangle 2017-11-02 13:18:00 

WI precarious situation.


Even taking away the weirdness about wanting Windies to not play teams ranked below them, it doesn't matter, the ICC agreed to a 9-3 test league.

So any Windies supporter worried that they won't get to play Tests against England and be stuck with fixtures against Ireland and Afghanistan, don't fret. Meritocracy is still being tempered for the time being.

 
natty_forever 2017-11-02 13:24:04 

In reply to Slipfeeler... this to us is like we to England just before the Ashes. NZ look out.
big grin